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Diversity in Engineering Managing the Workforce of the Future (2002) / Chapter Skim
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American Indian Science and Engineering Society
Pages 61-64

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From page 61...
... My perspective is based on my experience running the organization for two years. I have been with the AISES organization since 1983, so I understand it from the grass roots up, from a student perspective as well as from a leadership perspective.
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From page 62...
... We also educate companies to be mindful that when they hire an AISES student they should be aware that the pool is small. The newly hired AISES student will then have an obligation to try to
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From page 63...
... Another aspect of managing diversity is promoting minority employees who have done well or who are doing outstanding jobs. In some American Indian tribes, it is not a natural tendency to boast about your accomplishments.
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From page 64...
... You should know his name because he is the only one. We have deliberately included him on our board of directors, where he can become a visible role model and mentor with a platform from which to talk about his work and the issues facing American Indian students.
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